Kirschwasser/Cherry Brandy - Tiki Drinks and Food

DZ Doctor Z Tiki Socialite Jasper's Reef, Torrance, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 1620	DZ Doctor Z Posted posted on Mon, Feb 28, 2005 7:41 PM On 2005-02-27 20:29, Rum Balls wrote: I'm just want to know, when drink recipe calls for "cherry brandy" (like a Singapore Sling), is kirschwasser alright? In a word: NO! I made the mistake of using kirschwasser as the 'cherry brandy' in an Ankle Breaker (Intoxica!, page 14) - a drink that already has an ounce of 151 in it - and proceeded to create one of the most foul concoctions that I've ever tasted. I vowed never to make it again - until I realized my mistake. Now I use Bols Cherry Brandy, which is very sweet, and it makes a world of difference. Kirschwasser is definitely some strong stuff and I agree with Dot Hog: the cherry brandy called for in most recipes is more likely than not the sweet stuff, not kirschwasser. But you could always find out for yourself! :wink:

On 2005-02-27 20:29, Rum Balls wrote:
I'm just want to know, when drink recipe calls for "cherry brandy" (like a Singapore Sling), is kirschwasser alright?

In a word: NO!

I made the mistake of using kirschwasser as the 'cherry brandy' in an Ankle Breaker (Intoxica!, page 14) - a drink that already has an ounce of 151 in it - and proceeded to create one of the most foul concoctions that I've ever tasted. I vowed never to make it again - until I realized my mistake. Now I use Bols Cherry Brandy, which is very sweet, and it makes a world of difference.

Kirschwasser is definitely some strong stuff and I agree with Dot Hog: the cherry brandy called for in most recipes is more likely than not the sweet stuff, not kirschwasser.

But you could always find out for yourself! :wink:

Post #143844 by Doctor Z on Mon, Feb 28, 2005 7:41 PM